Sweeteners

Sweegen’s Bestevia Rebaudioside M Approved In Europe

The company will commercialize the non-GMO, high-purity sweetener in its manufacturing facility in England.

07.15.21

Better Juice Raises $8 Million in Seed Round Investment

The company’s enzymatic technology can convert 80% of all sugars from juices.

06.24.21

Healthy Beverage Market Appeals to Range of Consumer Demands

A marriage of convenience and nutrition propels healthy drinks segment.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 06.02.21

Instacart Releases 'Plant Power' Trends Report

The online grocery delivery platform examined a mainstream migration to plant-based retail products.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.26.21

Indulgent Flavors More Popular At Breakfast Time, Innova Market Insights Reports

Flavors inspired by the bakery category once typically reserved for snacks and desserts are now seeing significant growth in a range of breakfast foods.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.19.21

Innova Market Insights: Sports Nutrition Must Focus on Flavors for Mainstream Consumers

Formerly a secondary consideration to efficacy, flavors will offer brands the competitive edge in the years to come.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.21.21

Consumer Trends | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Sweeteners

Sweeteners Market Continues to Broaden with Cleaner Labels and Better Formulations

Innovation of sugar alternatives is accelerating as edging sugars out of the equation becomes increasingly popular.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 04.08.21

Study Suggests Added Sugars Can Double Liver Fat Production

The findings support evidence for mechanisms behind which diabetes and fatty liver may develop.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.19.21

Diets High In Fructose Could Cause Immune System Damage

A new in vitro study has identified a pro-inflammatory mechanism caused by high fructose concentrations.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.08.21

Different forms of Sugar Have Ranging Impacts on Hunger-Suppressing Hormones

A study on young adults found that drinks containing sucrose had less of an appetite suppression than those who drank glucose.

12.22.20

Breaking News | Industry & Market News | Mergers & Acquisitions | Sweeteners

Tate & Lyle Acquires Stevia Company Sweet Green Fields

The deal is expected to strengthen Tate & Lyle’s sugar reduction and clean label offerings while extending its presence in the Asia Pacific region.

12.01.20

Sweetness Evidenced To Reduce Hunger, Regardless of Energy Content

Whether or not a sweet-tasting drink contained caloric energy, it made participants eat less, and altered their physiological responses to food.

11.24.20

Common Sugar Substitutes Have No Impact on Gut Microbiome, Study Reports

Sucralose and aspartame, two common sugar alternatives, didn’t significantly influence the gut microbiota of a small group of participants.

11.11.20

Clinical Trial Supports Methodology to Assess Added Sugars Intake

The trial represented the first evaluation of this biomarker in a controlled feeding study.

10.15.20

Kerry Unveils New Citrus Extract Technology

The new technology can enhance tonalities of lime, lemon, orange, and tangerine, with more to come.

10.01.20

Innova Market Insights Discusses Storytelling in the European Coffee Market

The company laid out some trends, which appear to be segmented between the iced and hot coffee markets.

08.12.20

Americans Are Consuming Less Sugar and More Non-Nutritive Sweeteners

A survey examined the sweetener purchasing habits by sales volume between the years 2002 and 2018.

07.29.20

Breaking News | Supplier News | Sweeteners

Startup Begins Scaling Up Sugar-Reduction Technology

Better Juice hopes to attain full industrial scale and supply to the market within a year.

07.07.20

Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Sweeteners

Health Continues to Drive Beverage-Buying Habits

Alongside sugar reduction and clean labels, taste/texture, convenience, novelty, hydration, refreshment, and indulgence all influence consumer decision making.

By Lu Ann Williams, Director of Innovation, Innova Market Insights 06.02.20